What makes a good coach?
Choosing a coach is an important decision and requires careful consideration of several factors:
- You want a coach who won’t be afraid to push you and help you stretch beyond your preconceived beliefs around your limits.
- While good chemistry is a requirement, it’s not the only requirement.
- While the coach is not your buddy or BFF, they are a partner who is willing to challenge you, call your bluff, and help you confront hard work.
- The best coaches are exceptional listeners and give you their undivided attention. Be on the lookout for that from the very first conversation.
- Powerful coaches can put themselves in your shoes and practice empathy to truly understand your perspective, issues, and concerns.
- Experienced coaches understand that they can’t solve your problems for you and that their role is to guide you while you solve problems for yourself.
- Great coaches understand that problem-solving and strategizing require thoughtful reflection. Look for someone who asks insightful, open-ended questions that prompt you to take new perspectives and approach situations from various angles.